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Mr. Joe-tato Head, bobbleheads among giveaways
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Last year, Rays manager Joe Maddon was immortalized in the form of a garden gnome giveaway. This year, Tampa Bay has taken it a step further. Enter Mr. Joe-tato Head.
The Rays released their 2014 promotions schedule on Tuesday, a list that features premium giveaway items on 18 Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season. The highlight was undoubtedly the Joe Maddon Mr. Potato Head, which will be handed out on Aug. 2, when the Rays host the Angels at Tropicana Field.
"All this stuff here, it's just part of a lot of the crazy stuff that we do that's also highly complimentary at the same time," Maddon said. "I'm happy to be lionized as Mr. Potato Head, and also knowing that my Polish grandmother used to eat potatoes on a daily basis."
Also included this year are the Wil Myers Rookie of the Year bobblehead (April 5), DJ Kitty Plush Hat (May 10), Chris Archer Christmas Stocking (July 27) and Evan Longoria '80s Hair Band Drummer bobblehead (Sept. 6).
Sundays will once again be Family Fun Days, presented by the Tampa Bay Times. Every Sunday home game will feature free parking for cars with four or more passengers and postgame activities for kids. There will also be special kids promotional items on Sundays, including a Desmond Jennings Baseball Buddy (April 6), Ben Zobrist Wiffle Ball Set (June 22), Yunel Escobar Basketball Hoop (July 13) and Matt Moore Kids Plate and Cup Set (Aug. 31).
On Mother's Day (May 11), the first 10,000 women will receive a Rays Sun Hat. As an early Father's Day celebration on June 8, the first 10,000 men will receive a James Loney Grill Set.
The Rays are also bringing back the Tampa Bay Times Ticket Tandem program, where fans can purchase a special ticket for Friday games that includes an exclusive, limited edition keepsake. Ticket Tandem items include an Alex Cobb Military bobblehead (May 23), Don Zimmer Snowglobe (July 25), Maddon Wine Glasses (Aug. 1) and mascot Raymond Gnome (Aug. 29).
Regular-season single-game tickets will go on sale March 1 exclusively at raysbaseball.com. The Rays are offering a new Flex Pack system -- available in three-, six- and nine-game packs -- through which fans can select their games now and save over 50 percent off regular pricing.


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Washington University Medical Campus
Siteman Cancer Center's main campus is located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital within the Washington University Medical Center complex in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Doctor offices, testing locations and other cancer services are housed in the 107,422-square-foot Center for Advanced Medicine on the southwest corner of Forest Park Parkway and Euclid Avenue.
Patients who must be hospitalized are admitted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Some cancer patients are admitted on the north campus of the hospital, which is connected to the Center for Advanced Medicine. Others are admitted to the south campus of the hospital, which is located at the northeast corner of Kingshighway Boulevard and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Drive.
Because separate parking facilities are available for these locations, patients and visitors should make sure they know where they are going before they access directions, maps and parking information from the links below.
Euclid Garage
The Euclid Garage, located at 224 S. Euclid Avenue, serves the Center for Advanced Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital North. The third floor of the garage is connected to the Center for Advanced Medicine by a pedestrian bridge. Handicap parking can be found on all levels, and a convenient drop-off area is located on the third level. Clearance is 8 feet, 4 inches.
Forest Park Laclede Garage
An above-ground parking structure serving our north campus, the Forest Park Laclede garage is located closest to the new Center for Outpatient Health. The entrance is located on Laclede Ave., one block northwest of Forest Park Ave. and Euclid Ave. Handicap parking is available on every level near the elevators. Clearance is 8'2″ and it is connected to the hospital by an enclosed pedestrian walkway.
Upon entering our garages, please push the button and take a ticket. A ticket is necessary to exit the garage.
Our clinics located at the Center for Outpatient Health provide a 100% parking discount to patients with an appointment who park in the Forest Park Laclede Garage.
Garage Rates
0-1 hour: $2.00
1-2 hours: $3.00
2-3 hours: $5.00
3-4 hours: $6.00
4-5 hours: $7.00
5-6 hours: $8.00
6-24 hours: $15.00
Payment is accepted by cash, credit and debit cards. No checks will be accepted. Most of the doctor's offices and clinics provide a 50% parking discount for outpatients.
Campus Parking Map
Reduced Parking Rate
Free or reduced-rate parking is provided to the following patients. Please ask receptionists about discounts at check-in.
- Patients visiting Siteman physicians – Many physicians provide 50 percent discounts on parking.
- Patients receiving chemotherapy – Parking is free for patients or their drivers on the day of treatment.
- Patients receiving radiation therapy – Two-hour parking vouchers are available for patients or their drivers on the day of treatment.
Family members and visitors of patients staying overnight (inpatients) can purchase a parking pass card to use at any of the garages. More than one family member or visitor of an inpatient can use the pass. Passes are $20 for 5 exits and are sold at the south campus gift shop, and the north and south valet desks. Locations and hours of each are listed below.
Valet Parking
Valet parking service is available in the covered drive near the lobby entrance of the Center for Advanced Medicine. Operating hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost for the service is $2 plus parking garage fees. Valet service is free for patients with handicap parking tags.
North Valet Desk-
Center for Advanced Medicine lobby
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
South Valet Desk-
Lobby entrance, street level
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking for Extended Stay Patients
Inpatients who drive their vehicle to the hospital, and will have an extended stay, may call 314-362-0750 and a member of security or guest services will bring them an exit ticket. This ticket will waive all fees if the vehicle is not moved during the inpatient's stay. Anyone needing assistance may contact the hospital's department of public safety at 314-362-0750. For emergencies, call 314-362-0911.
RV parking is available on the medical near the Taylor Avenue Building, 600 S. Taylor Avenue. These are electric-only hook ups, no water. Please call Public Safety at 314-280-7953 to make arrangements. Concierge Services has a list of other RV parking options. Please contact Concierge Services by phone 314-362-5194, or email at email@example.com.
Shuttle Service
A free, wheelchair-accessible shuttle is available to patients and visitors from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Friday. The route includes the hospital's north and south campuses and picks up every 20 minutes. The shuttle picks up from the Hope Lodge and the Ronald McDonald House every hour.
On weekends and holidays, transportation is available via a hospital security vehicle every two even hours beginning at 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Please call the shuttle number (314-362-0750) to confirm a pick-up at a certain time. Weekend and holiday hours do not include Hope Lodge or the Ronald McDonald House.
Shuttle busses stop at the following locations on the Washington University Medical Center campus:
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital South, West Pavilion (entrance located off of Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza)
- St. Louis Children's Hospital (entrance located off of Children's Place)
- Center for Advanced Medicine (entrance located off of Parkview Place)
- Barnes Lodge (entrance located off of Clayton Avenue)
Getting Here
Listed below are a few transportation options available at the central Siteman Cancer Center Location. Feel free to call concierge services at email@example.com or 314-362-5194 for assistance with these and other services.
Airport Shuttle
Go Best Express Airport Shuttle
This is a shuttle service to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Shared van ride, when scheduled, will pick up and drop off at the Center for Advance Medicine. For more information, call 314-222-5300 or 1877-785-4682.
The nearest rail train location to Siteman cancer center is located in Downtown St. Louis at the address listed below.
St. Louis Gateway Station
430 South 15th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Public Transportation
There are several options for public transportation within the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
St. Louis Greyhound Station
430 South 15th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
The St Louis stop for MegaBus arrivals and departures is located on the east side of 20th Street, just south of Market Street and adjacent to Union Station. For more information, call 877-462-6342.
MetroBus and MetroLink
Metro Transit St. Louis provides transportation from Lambert Airport to the medical campus, Central West End station. The Central West End stop is on the medical center campus, 1 block from the Parkway Hotel and the Center for Advanced Medicine. For more information, call 314-231-2345.
Rental Cars
Hertz– (800)-654-3131
Enterprise Rent-A-Car– (314) 752-5852
Taxis & Uber
Laclede Cab– 314-652-3456
County Cab– 314-991-5300
Uber St. Louis
In Room Dining and Area Restaurants
Patient Meal Services
Meal service for hospitalized patients varies according to the location of the hospital unit.
Patients hospitalized in Barnes-Jewish Hospital North are served through the Dining-On-Call program. The program allows patients to order meals by telephone at their convenience, similar to a hotel's room service. Menus are located in patient rooms. The service operates between 6:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Meals can be ordered by calling (314) 454-5362.
Patients hospitalized in Barnes-Jewish Hospital South are served through a program called Catering-To-You. Catering associates visit patients throughout the day to offer menu selections, prepare meal trays and take care of special food service needs. Patient meals generally are served between these hours:
- Breakfast – 7 to 9 a.m.
- Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Dinner – 4:45 to 6:00 p.m.
Kosher meals are available in both locations through an authorized caterer, which is supervised by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis. Patients who wish to observe a kosher, vegetarian or other special diet should indicate their wishes during the admitting process or speak with a nurse or food service associate.
Meal trays may be ordered for visitors for a small fee. Guest trays cost $9. To order a guest tray, speak to a nurse or food service associate.
Cafeteria Dining
The Northern Lights Cafe, located on the ground floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, night supper, snacks, and beverages.
The South cafeteria, located within Barnes-Jewish Hospital South, is open daily from 5:45 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, night supper, snacks and beverages.
Coffee Bars & Vending Machines
Coffee bars are located in the lobby of the Center for Advanced Medicine and at the end of the pedestrian bridge for the parking garage at Barnes-Jewish Hospital South.
Coffee and baked goods are available Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m to 5 p.m. at both locations. The coffee bar in the Center for Advanced Medicine also features a variety of grab-and-go items such as sandwiches and salads.
Vending machines, located on the main north-south corridor and the street level of the East Pavilion, provide drinks, snacks, and sandwiches at all hours for your convenience.
The neighborhood surrounding the medical campus is called the Central West End. This St. Louis neighborhood boosts cultural diversity with several different dining options, boutiques, and attractions. Here you can learn about area restaurants and local attractions.
Area Restaurants
There are a variety of restaurants in the neighborhood, many within walking distance. These range from quick, inexpensive lunch options to more formal dining. An Applebee's is directly across the street from the Center for Advanced Medicine and a Panera Bread café is across Forest Park Parkway. Many other selections are a short walk north on Euclid Avenue. The Information/Concierge Desks have brochures on this area and can assist you.
For authentic Italian cuisine, patients and visitors may be interested in driving to The Hill, a local neighborhood known for its nationally-acclaimed restaurants, specialty groceries and bakeries. The Hill neighborhood is about 1.5 miles south of the hospital, off of Kingshighway Boulevard.
Other dining options can be found at diningstl.com, or marylandplaza.com. For specific information about area restaurants, contact concierge services at 314-362-5194 or stop by the information desks on north or south campus. The information desk also has a list of restaurants that deliver to the hospital.
Located a block away from the Center for Advanced Medicine is the world re-known Forest Park. Located in the heart of St. Louis and sprawling over 1,293 acres, St. Louis' Forest Park is easily a favorite attraction for St. Louisans.
Within the park are located some of the region's greatest cultural institutions, many of which have free admission. The park includes the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Science Center and The Muny outdoor theater. It also serves as a sports center for golf, tennis, baseball, bicycling, boating, fishing, handball, ice skating, roller blading, jogging, rugby and more.
For other ideas of what to do in and around St. Louis, visit the Explore St. Louis website here.
The list below is a checklist of items patients should bring to their first appointment at the Siteman Cancer Center. Please note, some items may not apply to every patient.
- Photo identification
- Any forms we asked you to complete and any pathology slides, radiology films or other test results we requested
- A list of your current medications and the amount you are taking of each (You may bring the containers along for reference.)
- The name, address and phone number of the referring physician
- Your insurance card and written referral from you insurance company, if needed
- A list of questions you want to ask your medical team
- A copy of your living will or advance directive, which will be placed in your permanent record
Out of Town Visitors
Getting to St. Louis
The St. Louis area is served by Lambert International Airport, a short 20-minute ride from the Siteman Cancer Center. Daily, weekly and monthly car rentals are available at the airport. In addition, public transportation is available from the airport to the cancer center's main campus. This includes a light-rail system with a station on the Washington University Medical Center campus in the Central West End area of St. Louis that is just a few blocks from the cancer center. For more information about light-rail, bus and van shuttle schedules, visit the Metro website.
Beyond air transportation, St. Louis is easily accessible by bus, car and train.
Transportation Assistance
Free air transportation may be available to qualifying patients and family members through a nonprofit organization called Air Charity Network. The organization, formerly known as Angel Flight, matches passengers with pilots throughout the United States who donate their time, aircraft and fuel to help others. Information about Air Charity Network's services is available at http://aircharitynetwork.org/. To request a flight, call toll-free 800-446-1231.
Where to Stay
There are several lodging options near Siteman's main campus. To learn about hotels and motels near our west county location in Creve Coeur or our St. Peters location, call the appropriate number below:
- West county location – 314-996-8270
- St. Peters location – 636-916-9920
- South county location – 314-286-2500
Central Campus Lodging Options
Accommodations are available on the hospital campus and near by. Staff will be happy to help find short or long-term accommodations that will your budget and needs.
Barnes Lodge
4520 Clayton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Barnes Lodge is a hospitality house operated by Barnes-Jewish Hospital for patients and family members who live 50 miles outside of the St. Louis area. Safe and affordable lodging services are provided in a supportive atmosphere. Although Barnes Lodge is located only a short distance from the main hospital, transportation to the hospital is provided by the hospital shuttle service.
The Parkway Hotel
4550 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
The Parkway Hotel is connected to the Center for Advanced Medicine by the skywalk in the hospital's north garage. The hotel is two blocks from the Central West End Metro Link station. When making a reservation, ask for the Siteman Cancer Center patient/family rate.
Other Lodging
Concierge services has an area hotel guide for other hotels that offer discounted rates for Siteman Cancer Center patients and families. Please call 314-362-5194 or toll-free 800-551-3492 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., email us at email@example.com, or view the directories by clicking below:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Lodging Directory
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Lodging Directory
Long-Term Lodging Accommodations
Concierge services has a list of hotels and apartments offering long-term housing options. Call 314-362-5194 or 800-551-3492, or email us at email@example.com, for more information.
RV Parking
There are electric-only hook-ups at no charge for RVs on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus. Concierge services has a list of other local RV parking areas. Stop by the information desk, call 314-362-5194 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Support Services
For the safety of our patients and team members, we will be suspending supportive services until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding with this matter. Please contact our Barnard Health and Cancer Information Center if you have any questions, 314-362-7844.
TOUCH Therapy with the Duo therapy dogs
Trained pet therapy dogs from Duo provide comfort to patients and their loved ones.
To learn more, call (314) 997-2325
When: Dates and times vary
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine
Therapeutic Horticulture with the Missouri Botanical Gardens
A therapeutic horticulturist will bring plants to make arrangements with patients, press note cards, make tea bags with different herbs, or discuss the medicinal benefits of plants and flowers.
When: On the following dates from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine
- Feb. 8
- March 5
- March 20
- April 11
- April 26
- May 13
- May 28
- June 12
- June 27
- July 12
- July 29
- Aug. 13
- Aug. 28
- Sept. 12
- Sept. 27
- Oct. 14
- Oct. 29
- Nov. 6
- Nov. 21
- Dec. 13
- Dec. 23
A gentle yoga class open to all patients caregivers, family members and staff.
To learn more, call 314-362-7844.
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine- 3rd floor Ferrell Conference Room
Nutritional Support
A consultation with a registered dietitian to discuss nutritional needs of patients based on their disease and treatment type.
To learn more, call 314-454-7619
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine
Musicians play for the patients and caregivers allowing them to experience the relaxing benefits of the soothing music.
To learn more, call 314-286-0592
When: Dates and time vary
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine- Lobby
Head and Neck Survivors Group
This group offers support from survivors, as well as information about head and neck cancers and how to find resources.
To learn more, call 314-362-7680
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6pm
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine – 3rd Floor Ferrell Conference Room
- Jan. 16
- Feb. 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- Aug. 21
- Sept. 18
- Oct. 16
- Nov. 20
- Dec. 18
TOGETHER Group – Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
TOGETHER is a wellness group for women with gynecological cancer that provides an opportunity for you to share feelings and experiences with other women who have gynecological cancer. Group members explore the healing process together. Meetings are free and open to gynecological cancer patients and their significant others and family members.
If you are interested in TOGETHER meetings or would like more information, call (314)362-4180.
When: First Wednesday of every month from 5- 6:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine, 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110, 3rd floor Farrell Conference Room #2
- Jan. 2
- Feb. 6
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
- July 3
- Aug. 7
- Sept. 4
- Oct. 2
- Nov. 6
- Dec. 4
Young Women's Breast Cancer Program
A monthly group for young women that have gone through or are going through breast cancer.
To learn more, call 314-362-7833 or find on Facebook: Young Women's Breast Cancer Program
When: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month 6 pm
Where: Washington University West Campus- 7425 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO 63105
- Jan. 16
- Feb. 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- Aug. 21
- Sept. 18
- Oct. 16
- Nov. 20
- Dec. 18
Young Adult Cancer Survivors Exercise Class
A bi-weekly exercise class for young adult cancer survivors. Find on Facebook: Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Fitness Group
When: Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: The Heights (8001 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights 63117)
Massage Therapy
Healing Massage from the Healing Arts Center for patients and their caregivers.
For more information, call 314-362-7833
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-2:00pm
Where: Center for Advanced Medicine
Scalp Cooling
Siteman can now help patients keep their hair during chemotherapy with scalp cooling, an innovative technology that protects the hair follicles. This technique has allowed thousands of patients from all over the world to feel more comfortable and confident as they undergo treatment for cancer.
We offer scalp cooling at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Please click here to learn more about.
Guest and Patient Relations
For assistance in making travel arrangements to our main campus, contact your travel agent or our Guest and Patient Relations Department. Staff members in the department are experienced in assisting patients and families with all aspects of their stay. This includes travel and transportation arrangements, hotel or apartment accommodations, planned activities and interpreter services. Staff members also can help with a variety of services inside the hospital, such as photocopying and faxing and locating books and magazines.
Our north campus office is located on the 3rd floor, CAM, behind the information desk. We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You may call the department directly at 314-362-5196 or toll-free at 800-551-3492. You may also send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Gift Shops
Gift Gallery
The Gift Gallery is located on the third floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine. All proceeds benefit Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
The Gift Gallery offers a wide variety of items, including snacks, beverages, and men's, women's and children's clothing. Also available are books, magazines, newspapers, jewelry, fragrances, home decor, gifts, greeting cards, health and beauty aids, postage stamps, toys and plush animals.
In addition, the Gift Gallery offers silk arrangements and fresh flower designs. Houseplants and all-occasion balloons also are available.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
- To Place an Order: Call 314-454-7125 for assistance. Delivery is available within Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Center for Advanced Medicine.
Plaza Gift Shop/Flower Shop
The Plaza Gift Shop/Flower Shop is located in the lobby of Barnes-Jewish Hospital South. All proceeds benefit Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
The gift shop offers items frequently requested by patients (health and beauty aids, gowns, robes and personal items) as well as men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories, gifts, boxed and bulk candy, fragrances, toys, greeting cards, stationery, jewelry, books, magazines and postage stamps.
The flower shop carries fresh floral arrangements, potted plants and balloons.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
- To Place an Order: Shop online or call 314-362-4300 or toll-free 800-409-4485 for assistance. Delivery is available within Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Center for Advanced Medicine. In addition, the Flower Shop delivers floral arrangements, plants and balloons throughout the metropolitan area and can wire orders worldwide.

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- Scribe affords several outline styles from legal, to academic, bullets, and check boxes. I find that to be a definite plus for scribe, as I don't see how Outlinely supports this at all
- Outlinely supports a "focus mode" or hoisting, something that Scribe does not support. I find this is a plus for Outlinely.
- Outlinely supports notes. This is another plus of Outlinely.
- Scribe costs $12.99; Outlinely costs 4.99 for now (it will go up to around $10.00 after an "introductory period."
- Outlinely has more of the feeling of an editor. I know this is very subjective, but it is also a plus in my book.
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The UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the German Federal Foundation for the Environment (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DBU) have signed a Partnership Agreement which provides a strategic framework for future cooperation for the conservation of World Heritage sites in Europe.
Signed in July 2009 by Francesco Bandarin, Director of the World Heritage Centre, and Mr Fritz Brickwedde, Secretary General of DBU, the agreement aims to support effective and preventative conservation measures at natural World Heritage sites and cultural landscapes through developing innovative management and monitoring tools and promoting education through the World Heritage in Young Hands initiative.
The parties have identified areas where their joint efforts can support national authorities in protecting World Heritage sites, particularly in countries of the Eastern European region. "With the focus on Eastern Europe the DBU's commitment contributes significantly to enriching the conservation work for World Heritage in that region of the world," explained Bandarin. "Our joint agreement ensures the long-term support of the work already carried out in the field."
The agreement is based on documents of the General Conference of UNESCO relating to the protection and conservation of cultural and natural sites, in particular through effective application of the World Heritage Convention.


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Two women are lucky to be alive after trying to outrun a train on a railroad bridge in Indiana.
A train's security camera caught two women running on the tracks in front of the train as it crossed over an a 80-foot high Indiana bridge in Bloomington, Indiana, reports WTHR.
Eric Powell with Indiana Railroad notes that in the footage it appears the subjects are "running for their lives" to avoid being hit by the train.
As the train sounded the horn several times and tried to stop, it passed over the women and they disappeared from the camera's view. The engineer thought they had been killed.
But after he passed over, he saw the two women crawl out from underneath the cars. They had laid flat between the tracks as the train passed over.
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Finger Physics, developed by PressOK Entertainment (Bumper Stars, America's Next Model), has just been updated to version 1.2 and is now FREE for 24 hours. For those of you who have yet to play this great physics puzzle game, you are tasked with solving a range of puzzles that include builidng a variety of shapes to a certain height (without toppling over) to guiding an egg into the basket with the available "tools" on the screen. Here's what's new:
- 18 NEW levels
- Special teaser level with amazing new game mode. The next release will include LOTS of levels like this!
- Updated physics engine and Improved UI
If you've played Perfect Balance or Topple before, you'll feel right at home with Finger Physics. It goes without saying that if you like this genre of games, I highly recommend you add it to your app collection. The giveaway is only good for 24 hours, so be sure to grab it while it's on!
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Jennifer Klugh enters Saturday's Big South Women's Cross Country Championship as the two-time defending women's individual champion.
With the 2012 Big South Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships set for Saturday, Nick Pierce caught up with the two-time defending Big South women's cross country champion, redshirt senior Jennifer Klugh.
Klugh will attempt to become the first Lady Flame ever to win three straight Big South women's cross country individual titles. No Big South women's runner has accomplished the feat since Coastal Carolina's Jolene Williams in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
More importantly, Klugh hopes to help Liberty win its third Big South women's cross country team championship during her four years of competition. The Lady Flames were victorious in 2009 and 2010 before finishing second to High Point a year ago.
Saturday's meet will be hosted by Winthrop at the Winthrop Coliseum and Farm in Rock Hill, S.C. The women's 5K championship will be the first race of the day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The men's 8K will follow at 11:30.
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Hunter Tips – Sharing Habitat with Bears in the Fall
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds hunters as they head into the woods this fall that bears are actively foraging at this time of year in preparation for the winter. Louisiana black bear populations throughout the state are growing and their ranges are expanding, as noted in record numbers of trail camera photos capturing bear activity at deer feeders.
Bears are foraging more actively at this time of year in order to gain the body weight necessary to survive food shortages during winter. Corn is a bear favorite and when placed in areas inhabited by bears it will attract them.
- Planting food plots instead of feeding corn. For those hunters that prefer to feed, it is advisable to switch to soybeans. Switching from corn to soybeans may be enough to drastically decrease the number of visits by bear(s) to a particular site.
- Hanging your feeder out of reach of bears. A feeder should be hung at least 8 feet above the ground and 4 feet away from the tree or pole used to suspend the feeder.
- Using spin-broadcast type feeders. Bears are less likely to forage for one grain at a time, as dispersed on the ground from a spin-broadcast feeder. A pile of feed corn or rice bran is more likely to attract bears for repeat feedings.
How to handle black bear encounters
It is important for hunters to educate themselves about bears and bear behavior and take the proper precautions while in the woods. Younger hunters should be coached on how to respond to different types of bear encounters and provided with bear spray and taught how to use it.
- Black bears are extremely inquisitive and will sometimes follow a hunter's tracks to a deer stand. It is not uncommon for black bear to place their front feet on the ladder and peer up into the stand in an attempt to discover what's there. This situation can usually be resolved by standing and moving about on the stand and speaking to the bear to allow him to see and hear you. Once their curiosity is satisfied, bears will usually move on.
- A hunter moving through thick brush will occasionally come upon a black bear nest. Female bears readily use ground nests to give birth to their cubs. This occurs during the den season (late December through April). Ground nests are most often located in slash piles, felled tree tops, blackberry thickets and thick palmetto. This type of encounter will usually cause the female to run away from her nest. The cubs will bawl loudly in protest at being abandoned. This vocalization will quickly bring the female back as soon as you leave the area. DO NOT approach or handle the cubs.
- If you see a black bear in the woods from a distance, detour around the bear. If necessary, go back the way you came and access your intended destination from another direction.
- If you encounter a bear at close range, raise your hands above your head to appear larger than you are, speak in a normal voice to allow the bear to identify you as human, and back away slowly until it is safe to turn and walk away — DO NOT RUN.
- The best tip for insuring hunter safety and peace of mind in the woods is to carry bear spray. It is readily available for purchase on vendor websites, easy to use, and is the most effective bear deterrent available. There are several brands available. Be sure to buy a product labeled "bear spray" and keep it readily accessible at all times. Do not substitute mace or pepper spray intended for humans. Most brands of bear spray come with a belt holster designed to keep the canister in a convenient location. Bear spray buried in your backpack does not do you any good. Another good option for temporarily chasing a bear out of an area is to use specialized pyrotechnics called siren screamer or "screamers", for short. They are fired from a hand-held, pistol style launcher and make a high pitched "screaming" noise as they fly through the air. They are available for purchase via vendor websites.
- In the unlikely event that a black bear attacks, DO NOT PLAY DEAD; that is a technique used for grizzly bear attacks. Fight back with anything available (sticks, rocks, knives, etc.) as black bear attacks have successfully been stopped when the person fought back violently.
Know your target
Hunters are also reminded that feral hogs and black bears can look very similar, especially in low light conditions. A hog's eyes will not reflect light or "shine", but a bear's eyes will "shine" when viewed with a flashlight. It is critical to always know your target and what's beyond it before pulling the trigger. Killing a Louisiana black bear is against federal and state law and can result in serious fines, jail time or both. All Louisiana black bear deaths also hinder LDWF's progress towards successfully delisting the species.
Increasing numbers of bears and expanding bear range means many more Louisiana hunters will encounter bears while hunting. For hunters who do not have experience with bears, encounters with bears can result in some anxious moments. It is important that hunters understand that in most circumstances black bears are not aggressive toward humans. They are typically curious and will usually move away once they are aware of human presence.
In many areas of the United States, including the southeast, hunters and bears successfully co-exist. The increasing presence of bears in Louisiana's wildlife community will require that hunters learn about bear behavior and make some adjustments in the way they feed deer. Bears are adding a new dimension to the hunting experience and one that will be positive if hunters adapt to their presence. It is the goal of the department's black bear program to restore sustainable bear populations and allow regulated hunting of bears in the future.
To report a bear incident or problems with bears call 1-800-442-2511.
For more information, contact Maria Davidson at 225-931-3061 or [email protected].


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By Priyanka Saurabh On the birthday of Modi Ji, when the whole nation is celebrating happiness, instead of highlighting the merits of our Prime Minister, who emerged as the educated youth unemployed youth leader of Haryana, he was seen agitating in black clothes all day on social media all day. Wearing black clothes, the youth […]
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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has apparently ignored coach Mike Hesson's call for "green tops" in the upcoming home series against India and is instead preparing "sporting tracks" for the Auckland and Wellington Tests.
An NZC official told IANS Thursday that the authorities are keen that pitches not only for Tests but also for the preceding five-match one-day series, beginning Jan 19, should be challenging batsmen and bowlers alike.
"The series against India is massive for New Zealand cricket. It will be a great challenge to face one of the best teams in the world at home. We certainly would not like to see the match getting over in two days. We got a bigger responsibility to produce good wickets," a top NZC official said, referring to popularity of the series and its financial implications.
The official said to be fair to Hesson, his demand for bowler-friendly wickets stemmed from India's performance overseas in the last couple of years, a record of losing nine of their last 10 Tests. The last, tenth, Test was a draw.
He, however, has a sneaky suspicion that green tops could backfire.
"What if India win the toss and ask New Zealand to bat on a green top? Something like that could go against us. That is why we want wickets challenging both batsmen and bowlers. You also need to take into account that pitches look green here but the grass burns off quickly," the official said.
Their overseas showing notwithstanding, India could take heart from their last visit to New Zealand in 2008-09 when they won a series for the first time since 1967-68.
The official said the pitches in New Zealand offer variety and hoped rain wouldn't play spoilsport in the eagerly awaited battle.
"Every ground in New Zealand is different. You would usually find a dry and slow surface at Hamilton and then there are faster decks."
"Some 10-15 years ago you would only see green pitches in New Zealand, but nowadays the wicket standards have improved a lot, which makes us a better international team. We think New Zealand is good place to tour because of the environments and the pitches are fair."
"There is no point having very green wickets and a team is rolled out for 30 runs, when you are playing a lot of your cricket overseas."
Asked about the timing of the series, the official said: "Preparing wickets is tricky at this time of the year. The heavy rains in the last fortnight have made it difficult for the groundsman to have a the pitch of his liking."
New Zealand beat the West Indies in the recent three-match series and drew against England.
At least one former Australian cricketer, Mark Waugh thinks that the Black Caps would have an edge over India on current form.


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Nokia has started rolling out a new firmware update for its current range of Symbian^3 handsets. Symbian^3 owners should not get too excited because it's not the Belle update they are hoping for.
The new firmware update (v25) does not bring any noticeable changes, except for the bump in the firmware version. Some users did report that the web browser seemed to open faster, and was much smoother in general use as well. This might as well be a placebo effect though.
The new v25 firmware update is being rolled out for all Symbian^3 powered handsets including the N8, E7, C7, and the C6-01. Users can either update the firmware via OTA (Over-The-Air) by keying in *#0000# or by simply using Nokia Software Updater/Nokia Suite.
Sadly, the firmware does not fix any of the serious issues with Symbian^3 including the Mail-for-exchange and Wi-Fi stability bug on the E7. In all possibility, this firmware update prepares the Symbian^3 handset for the upcoming Symbian Belle update.
Nokia has already started shipping Symbian Belle handsets and its current crop of Symbian^3 handsets are stated to get the Belle update sometime in Q4. Nokia will also announce its next-gen handsets at its upcoming Nokia World 2011 beginning from October 27th.
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MSP Panel: As-a-Service Won't Work With The Wrong People
Changing your business model from break-fix to managed services means training your employees on a new way of doing business — and it may even mean hiring new employees. At Business Solutions magazine's Channel Transitions Conference on October 7 in Philadelphia, the VAR/MSP panels shared their experiences making sure the right people, in the right positions, have the proper training and incentives to make the new business model work.
Bruce Nelson, president of Vertical Solutions, looks for "list makers" for his company. He says organized people are more successful there — adding military veterans with technology backgrounds have found success at the company. Nelson says people who thrive on the challenge of solving big problems, a personality type he describes as "a cowboy mentality," don't do well in the managed services environment. "They tend to sit around and wait to be heroes," he explains.
Nelson says that of the account managers who were with the break-fix business he bought in 2007, none of them are still with the company.
Todd Schorle, president of TS TECH, says his company uses the DISC personality assessment tool to help find the right people for positions in his company. According to Schorle, of the DISC personality characteristics — Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness — people with the traits of high "S" and high "C" tend to be more successful at managed services. "Now I can use a person with these traits, less experienced in technology, and train that person."
Schorle also says some of his break-fix employees are no longer at the company: "If you don't understand how to deal with customers, you won't make it work."
Steve Rutkovitz, CEO of Choice Technologies, says his company hired a consultant to help train his staff. Throughout a year of training, the company re-engineered its help desk — teaching customer service representatives how to work through problems without always sending out technicians. He says about 85 percent of his staff was able to successfully make the transition, aided by their abilities to communicate, document, and learn.
Jay Steinmetz, CEO of Barcoding Inc., says training at his company depends on the employee's job description. With a large number of solutions, the company uses a matrix to train people only on the products they need to do their jobs. Dale Walls, owner and president of Corsica Technologies, adds they handle training in a similar manner, identifying the courses employees need to take depending on their positions.
Hunter Allen, CEO and president of Cervion Systems, a Retail-as-a-Service VAR, says sales employee training is a challenge. "Selling has to be the means to the right solutions. Selling as-a-Service has to come second."
Brian Doyle, VP of IT and data center services for PCNet, agrees that "concrete sales training" is a necessity. He adds that training technicians on the help desk first helps them before they deal with customers face-to-face. Doyle comments that training is also necessary for senior-level employees who might not be used to documenting their calls or other information. "You can get them to buy in if you help them understand why it's important," he says.
Doyle also shared his company's plan for compensating his sales team. He says after trying other plans, they settled on a schedule to pay commission based on the length of the contract. For example, for a 3-year contract, a sales person would receive 50 percent of the commission the first year, 25 percent after one year, and the remainder after the second year. He says this plan allows sales people to start building their commission income more quickly, but it doesn't create a large financial burden on the company. Like the other panelists, Doyle says his company also offers incentives to his technical staff.
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The year is 2020, and four months ago, a federal mandate required everyone to wear a biometric device that would not only track physiological and behavioral characteristics, but transmit this personal data to the public and the government in real time.
The company that invented this device—ePublik—never intended for their technology to be used for government surveillance. Acting in protest, its engineers have found a way to unlawfully hack the device and temporarily disable the live stream. Those courageous enough to disobey government surveillance for brief moments of unmonitored alone time are joining what the media has called the Aloneing Movement.


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From a pageant where you win for having the best booty to a beauty contest for inmates, we've rounded up the seven most outrageous pageants coming out of Latin America.
1. pageant slide 01 Reinado del Divi-divi
Miss Divi Divi
The dividivi tree is a plant that is very resistant to hot climates and grows in the direction in which the wind blows. This pageant celebrates a special kind of mujer -- the kind that can handle anything, but is also willing to adapt to certain situations.
2. pageant slide 02 Reinado de la Caña de Azucar y la Panela
Miss Panela and Sugar Cane
This beauty pageant is all about celebrating the sugar cane in the heart of Cali, Colombia. The contest tries to find the best-looking Colombiana with the most azucar. It takes place in January to commemorate the planting of the first sugar cane seeds. The Colombian beauty not only has to have azucar, but also must know how the product is actually produced and sold in the country. Talk about needing to have beauty and brains!
3. pageant slide 03 Reinado Nacional del Joropo
Miss Joropo
A pageant that celebrates a dance known as the Joropo. Girls and guys from all over Colombia come together and join the massive dance tournament. The name may be what makes this pageant unique, but the joropo is actually a dance that looks a lot like the waltz. The girls not only have to show off their bodies in gowns and bikinis but they need to pass the ultimate test -- whether or not they can dance their way into the judges hearts.
4. pageant slide 04 Cholita Pacena
Miss Cholita
This Bolivian pageant doesn't involve skimpy dresses and barely their bikinis; instead it involves dressing in traditional long skirts, embroidered shawls and bowler hats. The women dance to folklore music and answer questions posed by a jury. The contest is held every year in order to preserve the identity of the traditional La Paz "chola."
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Miss Bum Bum
Booty, booty and more booty! That is what the Miss Bum Bum Brazil is all about. The pageant looks to find the woman with the best derriere and lets the public vote which girl is worthy of being crowned Miss Bum Bum.
6. pageant slide 06 Gatas do Paulistão
Gatas do Paulistão
Yet another pageant in Brazil that celebrates a woman's body, except this woman has to be a crazy soccer fan. Las Gatas do Paulistão is a competition trying to find the best looking female soccer fan; The last winner, Amanda Sati, was crowned in May and she was a fan of the Sao Paulo soccer team, Guarani.
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Prison Beauty Pageants
These Latinas live their life behind bars and that is something far from glamorous, but once a year that all changes. For the past several years, different countries in Latin America stage beauty pageants trying to find the most beautiful prisoner. Winners often receive cash prizes, but in some cases, the winning prize can be a ticket to early freedom. Some of the titles the prisioneras can win are Miss Penitentiary and Miss Prisoner.


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The 60s are back.
That fascinating decade, which we somehow survived, will bob up every summer weekend at the Durango Arts Center.
Beehive: The 60s Musical, created by the late Larry Gallagher, will open tonight and run weekends through Sept. 1.
At last Saturdays dress rehearsal, 90 minutes of music rolled out as energetically as the Animas River in June (most Junes, anyway). Tunes such as One Fine Day, You Dont Own Me and Downtown spanned the decade like a bridge over troubled waters. For historical accuracy, the Beatles get a snapshot mention, but Beehive belongs to the girl groups and women soloists such as Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Lesley Gore.
The musical is mostly a revue with just enough story line to link everything together. Like an American Ariadne, narrator Jeannie Wheeldon weaves the thread of a fictional childhood through the 60s labyrinth. Shes accompanied by Erika Beardsley, Jessica Jane Hagemeister, Dannie Lyn Parker, Rachel Saul Pollack and Tracy Lyn Thomas.
In Act I, the ensemble re-creates girl groups in varying combinations. The Chiffons, Shangri-Las, Shirelles and the very early Supremes come to life in splendid costumes and sharp singing. With a reality check from black-and-white film footage, the picture is complete.
Shortly before intermission, the musical also addresses the dark side of the 60s: the civil-rights movement, race riots and the political assassinations that rocked the country. To the music of The Beat Goes On, Wheeldon and company front short clips of marches and the JFK motorcade. To address troubled times, creator Gallagher chose the perfect music.
Petula Clarks Downtown shifts the mood to the recovering go-go spirit of urban music, mod outfits and white boots. A terrific trio concludes Act I with You Dont Have to Say You Love Me.
Act II focuses more on soloists with Pollack and Thomas in particular belting out Franklins Respect and A Natural Woman as a trade-off duo. No one deliberately imitates an individual singers style, but the essence is in the air. The second act also acknowledges the social consciousness of the 60s, most notably in Hagemeisters marvelous rendition of Janis Ians Societys Child.
A Woodstock medley wraps up Act II, featuring Beardsley singing Joplin tunes. All cast members return for a well-orchestrated finale wearing earlier costumes and tossing out fragments of earlier tunes. Make Your Own Kind of Music briefly reprises the whole show while musically sending the 60s message to do-your-own-thing.
Music Director/pianist Ivy Walker and the stage band are unamplified, but the singers all have new head mics. If adjusted correctly, the sound is just right for the intimate Panelli Theater. Some voices are bigger and brighter than others, so its a challenge for Weylin Ryan and Lightning Communications.
Thanks to Theresa Carsons direction, the show runs a tight 90 minutes. Choreographer Denise Hagemeister has created a movement vocabulary to fit every soloist and ensemble. Costumer Diane Welle surprises with a wig universe that must be seen to be believed, not to mention a stunning array of tie-dye, caftans, mini skirts and silver lamé gowns that even Diana Ross would covet.
At dress rehearsal the transitions were still a bit rough, which is something easy to smooth out by opening night. The cast and band were certainly ready for tonights official curtain. May everyone involved sustain high energy all summer.
Judith Reynolds is a Durango writer, artist and critic. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Victoria Power, Active Centre of English Training (ACET) (CLCI), Ireland
As usual this event was excellent!!! The agencies I met this year were even more prepared and knowledgeable! I feel that I have made some serious connections that will become good partners.
Kathie Kwilinski, South Seattle Community College, USA
The ICEF Berlin workshop was exceptional! The pre-scheduling system, Marcom Onsite and the print out of the schedules were all very useful and made it all very easy for me to make and conduct meetings. The networking was especially good this year and I made some very promising business connections.
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The conference organisation was excellent, the location great, and it was a perfect way for me to get in touch with existing partners and make new contacts.
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I was able to make lots of new partners in markets I would not usually have the budget to visit.
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I'm a very lazy person most of the time and am looking for conversation about arousing energy as one of the ten topics the Buddha himself recommended:
Here is what I've found so far:The Buddha transl. Thanissaro wrote:There are these ten topics of [proper] conversation. Which ten? Talk on modesty, on contentment, on seclusion, on non-entanglement, talk on arousing persistence, on virtue, on concentration, on discernment, on release, and on the knowledge & vision of release. These are the ten topics of conversation. If you were to engage repeatedly in these ten topics of conversation, you would outshine even the sun & moon, so mighty, so powerful — to say nothing of the wanderers of other sects."
From: Kathavatthu Sutta: Topics of Conversation (1) translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
which seems to be connected to this:the Buddha transl. Thanissaro wrote:Thus you should train yourselves: 'We will relentlessly exert ourselves, [thinking,] "Gladly would we let the flesh & blood in our bodies dry up, leaving just the skin, tendons, & bones, but if we have not attained what can be reached through human firmness, human persistence, human striving, there will be no relaxing our persistence."' That's how you should train yourselves."
From: Appativana Sutta: Relentlessly translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Thanks / dhammapal.Thanissaro Bhikkhu wrote:I remember once when I was staying with Ajaan Fuang, he told me out of the blue one day to sit up and meditate all night. My immediate reaction was that it wasn't a good day for me to try that. I had been working hard that day, I said, I couldn't do it. He looked at me and said, "Well, is it going to kill you?" "Well, no." "Then you can do it." That's the attitude you've got to have — as with that saying, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger. But in the midst of doing difficult things, you don't just suffer through them. You've got to figure out, "How can I get through this without suffering?" That's where you start learning how to be ingenious. But the important thing is that you remind yourself, okay, you can stand this; whatever's coming up, you're not going to get blown around. That way you can begin to trust yourself as an observer.
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Ousted HP CEO Named Co-President of Oracle
Talk about quick rebounds.
One month after resigning his position at Hewlett-Packard amid allegations of business-standard improprieties, ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd has a new gig: Co-president of Oracle.
Ending a long weekend's worth of speculation, Oracle on Monday said Hurd will serve as co-president alongside Safra Catz, taking up a role vacated by current president and fellow scandal cultivator Charles Phillips, who has evidently resigned.
"Mark did a brilliant job at HP and I expect he'll do even better at Oracle," Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said in statement. "There is no executive in the IT world with more relevant experience than Mark."
Indeed, Hurd's knowledge of HP's (HPQ) server and data-storage-systems business will undoubtedly come in handy at Oracle (ORCL), which has been aggressively moving into that very space ever since its acquisition of Sun. In that sense, Hurd's hiring is a real coup for Oracle. Who better to put the screws to a rival than a former CEO with a bone to pick?
Perhaps that's what Larry Ellison was thinking when he spanked HP for canning Hurd. "The HP board just made the worst personnel decision since the idiots on the Apple board fired Steve Jobs many years ago," he said at the time. "That decision nearly destroyed Apple and would have if Steve hadn't come back and saved them."


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Hi, welcome to our winner's post for the Show us your favourite colour combo challenge.
We were so thrilled with how many people played along with the challenge, thanks to all of you that joined in.
There are so many amazing projects!
Our winners for the challenge (chosen by random.org) are
Winner #11 - Lovely Linda
Such a beautiful burst of colours.
Winner #15 - Diana Creation
What an adorable lantern and such pretty butterflies!
To claim your prizes please email tracy{dot}rich{at}xtra{dot}co{dot}nz
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Our top 5 this fortnight chosen by the awesome Michelle J are....
# 16 Kuni - the Yellow really stood out to me and those pigs are sooo cute!
#14 Lucy Patrick - The pink really pops and the colouring on that dog and eggs is superb.
#26 Carol G - The soft pastels and butterflies are beautiful and give a feminine vintage feel.
#22 Heidi - The rainbow of flowers are beautiful, so bright and fresh.
#4 Maxibelle - That scene is gorgeous the colours are so vibrant and it all works so well together.
Well done ladies AWESOME work!
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Thanks to everyone that played along with us.
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A wide selection of food service smoked salmon sides in pre-slice and whole form are delicately smoked to perfection using natural hardwood.
Great American's specialty smoked fish include an assortment of premium hot smoked fish in institutional-sized portions.
Smoked fish dip, whitefish salad, and other popular salads made with the finest ingredients are popular delicacies throughout Florida's food service establishments.
This line of wild-caught Atlantic herring includes perfectly marinated herring in an assortment of flavors and sizes.
This line includes a variety of specialty products that complement the purchasing needs of the smoked fish and herring buyer.


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Fusion Hybrid's 47 mpg is a turning point for the industry
Summit Daily Auto Writer
Santa Monica, Calif. – The winding corners on Malibu's storied Topanga Canyon – one-time home to Neil Young, Jim Morrison and Charlie Manson's extended family – might have been a little too perfect a setting to demonstrate the real-world sportiness and comfort of the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion.
It was, frankly, a little hard to keep focus with all those ghosts floating around, not to mention the fact that Porsche had simultaneously picked the twisting route to show off its new Cayennes and Boxsters – the but the Fusion did its best to keep up.
The car, after all, has got some big shoes to fill. As a high-volume player in Ford's worldwide strategy, the mid-size family sedan market has become mighty competitive, with all-new Malibus and much-improved presentation by Camry and Accord.
But from what we saw, the Fusion and its two more important variants, the Fusion Hybrid and the upcoming Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, will certainly appeal to buyers looking for something comfortable and boasting modern design and a very wide variety of engines and overall pricing possibilities.
Two things, off the bat: Yes, from the front, the Fusion does look very much like an Aston Martin – that horizontal chrome grille and the new, wraparound projector headlamps indeed resembling that very expensive British import.
There's even an Aston look in the back with the brakelamps and the optional spoiler; the very modern and elegant design, with its scalloped side panels, might even remind you of a very long Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Secondly, the Atkinson-cycle Hybrid model will generate an absolutely real 47 miles per gallon, both in the city and on the highway. Consider that it's a mid-sized, four-door sedan with real trunk space and yet it gets better mileage than a Toyota Prius, and you'll see how much the world has changed. The new system is a 31 percent improvement over even the previous hybrid.
Early 2013 will see the debut of the even-more-efficient plug-in variation, which promises a short battery charge cycle and 600 total miles of range. New lithium-ion batteries have lightened the car's weight and a 360-degree package of aerodynamic tweaks to the body help provide that slightly outrageous mpg figure.
That hybrid system is also almost completely seamless, with smooth acceleration and stops unfettered by what used to be jerky regenerative brakes. With a total output of 188 horsepower, the extremely efficient machine also puts out more juice than two of the available non-hybrid engine choices, a 179-HP 1.6-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder, or the 175-HP standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder. There are also new diesel setups out there in the rest of the world where the car is known as the Mondeo; we don't get them here.
And for those looking for a low-cost alternative to one of the hybrid's standard fuel-saving features, an automatic start-stop system is available for only $295, shutting off the engine when stopped in traffic or at stoplights.
The smaller EcoBoost engine can still be a lot of fun when mated to a six-speed manual transmission, as we discovered during the Topanga adventure. Shifts are smooth, and the 3,427-pound car, as relatively large as it is (191 inches, with a 112-inch wheelbase), it responded nicely to some playful thrashing about.
There's also a larger EcoBoost option, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 240 horses, and that setup made for more confident and comfortable cruising on our hilly return trip.
Fusion debuted back in 2005 and got a full redesign in 2008, earning Car of the Year praises a few seasons back – at the height of some very tough times for its domestic competitors, admittedly – and the new variations are indeed pleasantly put together.
Inside, a flattened center console resembles the setup in the new Taurus and Edge, though the overly black touch controls now have some added haptic response (like your iPhone) to give better feedback. Its arched edges are wrapped in soft-to-the-touch surfaces, and the new, very comfortable seating is even finished in reclaimed cover material made of 39 soda pop bottles apiece.
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